White Pine Camp
432 White Pine Road, Paul Smiths, NY 12970
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#1 of 1 campground in Paul Smiths
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4.9
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4.8
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4.7
Located on beautiful, secluded Osgood Pond, White Pine Camp is one of a small handful of remaining historic Adirondack Great Camps open to the public. Built in 1907 for Archibald White, a New York City banker and industrialist and his wife Olive Moore White, an opera star, the property, which hosted many dignitaries and celebrities over the years, is most noted for having served as the Summer White House for President Calvin Coolidge. White Pine Camp is open year around and in the winter offers incredible cross country skiing and snowshoe opportunities.
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Free parking
Free internet
Fishing
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Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
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432 White Pine Road, Paul Smiths, NY 12970
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Adirondack Airport
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This property is a little like a daydream, a little like turning up in a book you were hoping to read. Everything is casual, nothing is thoughtless. Our cabin was irreproachably clean, and smelled like the woods in the best way. The decor was classic, the furnishings substantial, and the linens truly seemed luxurious. Everything was far nicer than it needs to be for a rental---this felt like staying at a relative's home because someone, somewhere, really cares about this place. The property was beautiful with lovely viewpoints and trails. Staff was friendly and helpful. For anyone concerned about the fire a few years ago, I wasn't once I got there and saw sprinklers as well as smoke alarms in every room, exit doors clearly marked, fire extinguishers, and a giant pipe outside that appears to connect to the pond. This property is very well managed and as well maintained as a historic property of this size could be--it's an impressive task. We loved our peaceful stay and I especially loved just being able to relax with two small kids knowing that the cabin was exactly the clean and comfy home away from home we needed. …
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Room Tip: We stay in Kirkwood cabin; the lodge building is the one that has been recently renovated.
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We decided to break up winter with an "embrace the winter" retreat. This camp is the perfect place! Cozy cabins, remote setting, beautiful woods, frozen lake, close to amazing trails at the Paul Smiths Visitor Intreprive Center (Free with Camp Pass), and towns/events/restaurants of Saranac Lake and Lake Placid. The camp is historic, one of two camps from early 1900s open to the public in the whole ADK -- this one being simple, rustic and remote. Beautiful cabins and original great room, plus the serindipity of a magical "tea house" and rec building with 2 Lane bowling alley (set your own pins). Yes, some times it was 10 degrees (out on the lake or when bowling) but there was a toasty fire nearby to warm up with. That is the fun of "embracing" winter. We also had lovely warmer sunny days for snow shoeing (first time and FUN), X skiing, whether on spectacular trails or across the solidly frozen, whisper-quiet lake.…
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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This is the kind of a place that keeps you wanting to come back. The scenery, the history, the comfortable cabins and an opportunity to discover the mesmerizing beauty of the Adirondacks. This is our second time spending our New Year vacation here and we will be back
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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We booked the GAte cabin which had 2 bedrooms with queen beds and one bedroom with 2 bunkbeds. Two full bathrooms, wood burning stiove, kicthen, living room & dining room. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook our meals. Grill available outdoors as well as a fire pit. Wood supplied as well as kindling to get fires started. Beautiful dock area with scenic views. Plenty of hiking paths at camp and close by. Very quiet and relaxing. This cabion was well away from all the others - but even the other cabins close to the main lodge seemed nice. Intermitten cellular access - texts sometimes came though but no phone - had to go down the road a bit for that. Staff were very firendly and came to help the one time we had a question. We had 5 adults in the cabin without it feeling crowded.…
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Room Tip: if you want quiet and away from everyone choose Gate Cabin
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You come to Whitepines to decompress,relax and enjoy the peaceful tranquillity of the place.My wife and I awoke earlier each morning to have more time experiencing the natural calmness here.Most days it seemed like we had the whole place to our selves.This place is a step back in time and to experience the Adirondacks as they should be.See you next year.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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We have been so busy, we booked the trip, confused the dates on our calendar and showed up a week early. The property manager, Tim, was great. He found us a cabin for the week. The poolroom is great. Very nice table. The bowling alley is like a museum from 100 years ago. Spent hours there with the family bowling. Then, the table tennis room was just a blast. The cabin itself was immaculate, well decorated, the kitchen was well-equipped and the bedrooms were comfortable. I digress, Tim, the property manager is priceless. Made sure we had a wonderful time and is a font of information.
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Room Tip: Chose any room/cabin and have a wonderful time. Not difficult to do at this place.
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Perfect. Excellent vacation. The unique property and buildings are well worth the cost. Large amount of the trip was spent birding, and the camp’s location was close to excellent birding at bigelow rd,, Oregon plains rd and Bloomington bog trail.
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Date of stay: November 2021
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Quintessential Adirondack experience. So cool on some many levels. Loved the quirky unique architecture throughout the facility. and got such a kick out of the history: imagining European diplomats visiting this rustic environment; how uniquely American! 1916 bowling on the lake. Oh, and the paddling for the camp, and in the area is fantastic. pretty much perfect.
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Room Tip: we loved our Cabin #3. great for a couple, plus a kid or two (or not).
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We went up for a long weekend in late may for our anniversary. Cabin 2 was so cute, very rustic, but clean. I loved the games and books available in the room. The kitchen was well appointed, had everything we needed. Two fireplaces, and they provide kindling, newspaper and matches to start the fire (fires were even ready to go when we got there...nice touch!), and a whole wood box full of wood! Amazing! We had a fire each night, even though it wasn't actually very cold. A great was to relax after a fun day. I loved being on the lake and hearing the Loons at night...that was pretty special (and spooky, kinda). The boat house has canoes, kayaks and tandem kayaks. They provide life jackets and some paddles. The boats are first come basis, which wasn't a problem while we were there. The lake is a good size, and we did find Loons which was what we were hoping for. Didn't see any little ones, though, we were too early in the season. They also have a Bowling Alley/Pool Table building down by the water. While playing pool, we had Loons calling right outside the window...so cool. The bowling alley was fun...you have to reset the pins manually, and send the ball back on a wooden track ball return...you have to see it to believe it, I wasn't expecting it to work!! Very cool, and entertaining. I loved that there's no TV, just a porch with ADK chairs and a nice view of the lake. The one real negative of our trip, which is no one's fault, is that the BUGS were RIDICULOUS. Lots of bug spray, and may I suggest looking ridiculous in a head net. Even out on the water in the kayaks, if there was no breeze (there was hardly ever a breeze) the bugs just congregated on your head. We did have head nets, otherwise it would have been unbearable. I have some comments, in the event management is reading this: 1. Do something about your boat house. There should be kayak stands where the boats are stored. Walking into the boathouse, the canoes and kayaks are all over the floor...they should be stored up on racks so that it's not hazardous to try wrestling individual boats past other boats. 2. There are 4 kayak paddles (that I could find). There are enough kayaks/tandems for at least 8 people to be kayaking. So.... 3. In Cabin 2 (at least) the smoke alarms are way to close to the fireplace (in the bedroom, anyway) and to the toaster in the kitchen. They're super sensitive and the alarms went off during a normal fire, and when making toast. I get that you recently had a fire, but there must be something you can do about that, perhaps a fan? 4. I kinda wish all the porches were screened in...we weren't able to sit out there long due to bugs. Maybe that could be looked into. Don't get me wrong, I LOVED this place and it was relaxing and fun and we had a great time. These are merely suggestions to make it even better.…
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Date of stay: May 2021
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Room Tip: Cabin 2 was very nice, but if it's going to be buggy opt for a screened porch cabin.
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Our favorite family vacation, white Pine and staff were wonderful. The lake was great fishing for the kids. They loved the bowling alley and boats. My wife and I enjoyed how quiet and serene the camp is. Close to local towns and sites to explore during the day. We look forward to returning again.
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Date of stay: June 2019
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PRICE RANGE
$104 - $173 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
United StatesNew YorkPaul Smiths
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about White Pine Camp
Which popular attractions are close to White Pine Camp?
Nearby attractions include Paul Smith's College VIC (1.5 miles) and Alvin Smith Gravesite (2.9 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at White Pine Camp?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free parking, meeting rooms, and kids activities.
What food & drink options are available at White Pine Camp?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
Are pets allowed at White Pine Camp?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does White Pine Camp offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and a banquet room during their stay.
Does White Pine Camp have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the lake view available here.